Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre

The Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Centre is located in a building from 1924. At this museum, you can find several exhibits including cultural activities. You can also visit the museum shop if you want to bring home one or two souvenirs or pop into the café for a well-deserved coffee break.

• Web:

  www.cmocity.com

• Address:

  Prapokkloa Road, Chiang Mai

• Phone:

  +66 53 217 793

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sun 8:30am–4:30pm

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

If you like shopping, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar downtown is a must. Imbibe the Thai culture while wandering around the streets where vendors sell everything from shoes to statues. This is definitely the place to go for souvenir shopping as you can find real bargains here. Do not forget to negotiate prices.

• Address:

  Changklan Road, Chiang Mai

• Phone:

  +66 98 553 1083

• Opening hours:

  Daily 5pm–midnight

Chiang Mai Night Safari

The Night Safari is split into two main areas: the Savanna Night Safari zone, inhabited by herbivores and prey animals (giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lamas and many more species), and the Predator Prowl zone, home to 200 different species including tigers, lions, wolves and some rare prey animals such as goats and wallabies. Pay a visit to the 2nd nocturnal safari of the world and experience the wildlife habitats.

• Web:

  www.chiangmainightsafari.com

• Address:

  33 Moo 12 Nong Kwai, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai

• Phone:

  +66 53 999 000

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–10pm

Chiang Mai Zoo

The Chiang Mai Zoo covers a large area in Chiang Mai. To cover most areas as a visitor of the zoo, it is preferable to go on one of the buses that will take you around to the different exhibits. Here you can find interesting animals and flora all year round.

• Web:

  www.chiangmaizoo.com

• Address:

  100 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai

• Phone:

  +66 53 210 374

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–5pm

Chiang Rai's Most Impressive Temples

Embark on a spellbinding journey through Chiang Rai's artistic wonders, where architectural marvels abound in vibrant hues. Begin your exploration at the ethereal White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), a contemporary masterpiece that gleams like a vision from another realm, its intricate details and symbolic motifs inviting contemplation and awe. Next, delve into the mystical aura of the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), where shades of cerulean dance across ornate surfaces, evoking a sense of serenity and wonder. Finish your day at the enigmatic (and a tad bizarre) Black House (Baan Dam Museum), a surreal assemblage of darkened structures and curious artefacts, where shadows and light intertwine to provoke introspection and intrigue.

Doi Inthanon National Park

Ascend to the crown jewel of Chiang Mai's natural wonders at Doi Inthanon National Park, where mist-shrouded peaks and lush forests beckon adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Home to Thailand's highest mountain, the park offers a breathtaking panorama of cascading waterfalls, vibrant floral displays, and rare wildlife species thriving in their pristine habitats. Cross winding trails that lead to hidden treasures, from the ethereal beauty of the Siriphum Waterfall to the sacred pagodas of the summit, where panoramic vistas stretch to the horizon.

• Address:

  119 Ban Luang, Chiang Mai

• Phone:

  +66 53 286 729

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–6pm